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The Star
2 days ago
- Business
- The Star
Delay in major Uzma project remains a concern
The order book could grow by RM1bil following Uzma's latest win. PETALING JAYA: The delay in Uzma Bhd 's major project has caused analysts to be concerned about the impact on its earnings despite the substantial new contract wins of the oil and gas (O&G) company. UOB Kay Kian (UOBKH) Research stated the sailaway of the Sara water injection facility (WIF) to offshore Sabah site would likely be delayed to October this year or February next year instead of the April 2025 target due to various client-requested design changes. 'Uzma can deliver the WIF in October, but it will encounter the monsoon when it arrives at Hibiscus Petroleum's offshore site in Sabah. Under this scenario, Uzma may have to bear the high transportation and installation costs. 'Therefore, from a project cost perspective, it is better to sail away in February 2026 (but also means the startup will miss financial year 2026 (FY26) completely),' the research house stated. On the positive side, Uzma has grown its order book to RM4.1bil as of April but unfortunately many of the projects are small, UOBKH Research added. The order book could grow by RM1bil following Uzma's latest win. It has secured a two-year long-term charter contract from PETRONAS Carigali for the seismic vessel WOA, from March 14, 2025 to March 13, 2027. The contract involved comprehensive seismic data acquisition across Peninsular Malaysia and Sabah, in addition to providing ancillary services such as catering, according to Phillip Capital Research. It expected the charter to contribute about RM10mil in annual profit to Uzma. Uzma's order book growth was primarily O&G-driven (with O&G comprising 74% mix), and the bulk of the growth came from the production service segment, which surged from RM1.1bil to RM2bil quarter-on-quarter. Uzma will miss its five-year internal target of a recurring income mix of 60% due partly to the delay risk of Sara-WIF. 'We believe this downside risk is fully priced in, but recommend a wait-and-see approach for earnings delivery and the (environmental, social and governance) development. 'Retain 'buy' and target price (TP) of 76 sen a share,' UOBKH Research noted in its latest report on the company following a briefing with Uzma's management. The valuation is at an unchanged price earnings (PE) multiple of eight times. Phillip Capital Research also retained its 'buy' rating on Uzma with a TP of 76 sen a share, based on eight-times PE on FY26 earnings per share. The stock is currently trading at an attractive four-times forward FY26 PE, with a forward dividend yield of 5% providing additional support to the share price.
Economic Times
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Uzma Ahmed's story inspired The Diplomat but what motivated her to escape captivity in Pakistan? Her answer gave John Abraham goosebumps
Uzma Ahmed's harrowing experience of being trapped and forced into marriage in Pakistan in 2017 became a symbol of resilience. Her courageous escape, aided by Indian diplomat JP Singh, inspired the film 'The Diplomat.' The movie portrays Uzma's ordeal and the diplomatic efforts to secure her safe return to India, highlighting her determination to reunite with her daughter. Uzma Ahmed said that its not the girl, but the mother, who was brave enough to fight for her freedom and finally came back to India. (Photo- T-Series YouTube/Imdb) Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads What is the story of Uzma Ahmed? Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads When Uzma Ahmed was trapped in the remote terrains of northern Pakistan, her story became a symbol of grit and hope. A survivor of deception and captivity, Uzma's courageous escape and return to India in 2017 turned her into a beacon of light for countless trafficking victims. Years later, her real-life ordeal inspired a gripping film, The Diplomat, drawing actors John Abraham and Sadia to meet the woman whose strength now fuels a cinematic an interview with Instant Bollywood, when Sadia praised Uzma's courage, she humbly responded that it's not the girl (in her) who's brave, it's the mother. Uzma revealed that her sole reason to fight and return home was her daughter, Falak. The only thought in my mind was: I have a daughter. I have to see her again. I must go back,' she said. She recalled how, when she arrived in Pakistan, she didn't know they were supposed to register her entry at the embassy, something they deliberately skipped. It was later, she shared, that JP Sir raised a critical point that if her perpetrators had not done any wrong, why was her entry never officially recorded then?In 2017, Uzma Ahmed, a young mother from Delhi, found herself at the center of an international crisis after being forced into marriage at gunpoint in Pakistan. What began as a hopeful romantic connection quickly spiraled into a nightmare. Her desperate plea for help led her to the Indian High Commission in Islamabad, setting off a high-stakes diplomatic rescue mission led by Indian Foreign Service officer JP Singh . Her harrowing experience and eventual escape now form the foundation of the recent movie 'The Diplomat', a gripping political thriller starring John Abraham as Singh and Sadia Khateeb as story began when she met Taher Ali in Malaysia. Believing he was kind and trustworthy, she accepted his invitation to visit Pakistan. He even promised to help care for her daughter, who suffered from thalassemia. But once she arrived in Pakistan, the reality shattered her expectations. Taher turned out to be already married with children and forced Uzma into marrying him at gunpoint and she was held for her life and desperate to return to her daughter in India, Uzma fled to the Indian High Commission in Islamabad. That's where she met JP Singh, the then Deputy High Commissioner to Pakistan, who quickly became her lifeline. Singh's decision to help Uzma was not only morally right but also fraught with political consequences. Providing her refuge inside the embassy, legally considered Indian territory, triggered a diplomatic presence in the High Commission set the stage for a complex international legal battle. According to Pakistani law, she needed her husband's permission to leave the country, a deeply problematic requirement in her situation. The embassy, led by Singh, immediately filed a legal petition for her safe return to India, but the case stalled in Pakistani with growing legal and political hurdles, Singh reached out to India's then External Affairs Minister, the late Sushma Swaraj , known for her resolute stance on protecting Indian citizens abroad. Together, they carefully navigated the tightrope of diplomacy while fiercely advocating for Uzma's rights. Singh arranged for legal representation in Pakistan, ensured Uzma's safety within the embassy, and helped her file a counter-petition stating that she had been coerced into the weeks, Singh juggled media scrutiny, political pressure, and cross-border sensitivities while making sure Uzma's voice was heard in the courts. After intense legal proceedings, the Islamabad High Court finally ruled in Uzma's favor. On May 25, 2017, she crossed the Wagah border and returned safely to India, greeted not only by her family but also by an entire nation that had followed her story with concern and by Shivam Nair, The Diplomat dramatizes this powerful real-life incident, with John Abraham portraying JP Singh and Sadia Khateeb bringing Uzma's ordeal to the screen.
Time of India
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Uzma Ahmed's story inspired The Diplomat but what motivated her to escape captivity in Pakistan? Her answer gave John Abraham goosebumps
When Uzma Ahmed was trapped in the remote terrains of northern Pakistan, her story became a symbol of grit and hope. A survivor of deception and captivity, Uzma's courageous escape and return to India in 2017 turned her into a beacon of light for countless trafficking victims. Years later, her real-life ordeal inspired a gripping film, The Diplomat, drawing actors John Abraham and Sadia to meet the woman whose strength now fuels a cinematic retelling. In an interview with Instant Bollywood, when Sadia praised Uzma's courage, she humbly responded that it's not the girl (in her) who's brave, it's the mother. Uzma revealed that her sole reason to fight and return home was her daughter, Falak. The only thought in my mind was: I have a daughter. I have to see her again. I must go back,' she said. She recalled how, when she arrived in Pakistan, she didn't know they were supposed to register her entry at the embassy, something they deliberately skipped. It was later, she shared, that JP Sir raised a critical point that if her perpetrators had not done any wrong, why was her entry never officially recorded then? What is the story of Uzma Ahmed? In 2017, Uzma Ahmed, a young mother from Delhi, found herself at the center of an international crisis after being forced into marriage at gunpoint in Pakistan. What began as a hopeful romantic connection quickly spiraled into a nightmare. Her desperate plea for help led her to the Indian High Commission in Islamabad, setting off a high-stakes diplomatic rescue mission led by Indian Foreign Service officer JP Singh . Her harrowing experience and eventual escape now form the foundation of the recent movie 'The Diplomat', a gripping political thriller starring John Abraham as Singh and Sadia Khateeb as Uzma. Uzma's story began when she met Taher Ali in Malaysia. Believing he was kind and trustworthy, she accepted his invitation to visit Pakistan. He even promised to help care for her daughter, who suffered from thalassemia. But once she arrived in Pakistan, the reality shattered her expectations. Taher turned out to be already married with children and forced Uzma into marrying him at gunpoint and she was held captive. Fearing for her life and desperate to return to her daughter in India, Uzma fled to the Indian High Commission in Islamabad. That's where she met JP Singh, the then Deputy High Commissioner to Pakistan, who quickly became her lifeline. Singh's decision to help Uzma was not only morally right but also fraught with political consequences. Providing her refuge inside the embassy, legally considered Indian territory, triggered a diplomatic standoff. Uzma's presence in the High Commission set the stage for a complex international legal battle. According to Pakistani law, she needed her husband's permission to leave the country, a deeply problematic requirement in her situation. The embassy, led by Singh, immediately filed a legal petition for her safe return to India, but the case stalled in Pakistani courts. Faced with growing legal and political hurdles, Singh reached out to India's then External Affairs Minister, the late Sushma Swaraj , known for her resolute stance on protecting Indian citizens abroad. Together, they carefully navigated the tightrope of diplomacy while fiercely advocating for Uzma's rights. Singh arranged for legal representation in Pakistan, ensured Uzma's safety within the embassy, and helped her file a counter-petition stating that she had been coerced into the marriage. For weeks, Singh juggled media scrutiny, political pressure, and cross-border sensitivities while making sure Uzma's voice was heard in the courts. After intense legal proceedings, the Islamabad High Court finally ruled in Uzma's favor. On May 25, 2017, she crossed the Wagah border and returned safely to India, greeted not only by her family but also by an entire nation that had followed her story with concern and hope. Directed by Shivam Nair, The Diplomat dramatizes this powerful real-life incident, with John Abraham portraying JP Singh and Sadia Khateeb bringing Uzma's ordeal to the screen.
The Star
22-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Uzma wins Malaysia's remote sensing satellite project
PETALING JAYA: Uzma Bhd has announced that it has secured Malaysia's remote sensing satellite (PSPJN) project. In a statement, the energy, technology and space sectors company said the PSPJN, a private-public partnership project, is a concession project spanning eight years. It will take three years to develop and five years to operate in low earth orbit. 'It is a vital component of Malaysia's National Space Policy 2030 and is aimed at advancing the nation's space infrastructure and increasing its self-reliance in obtaining crucial data for key sectors such as agriculture, disaster management, environmental monitoring, and national security.' Uzma said the PSPJN is expected to deliver high-resolution, multispectral imagery to support national for strategic and high-value applications across sectors including security, resource mapping, monitoring, agriculture, disaster response, and environmental monitoring, among others. Uzma's subsidiary, Geospatial AI Sdn Bhd (GeoAI), a leading geospatial intelligence services provider, will be in charge of the technical and operational aspects of the satellite. 'With extensive expertise in satellite technology, remote sensing, and geospatial data solutions, GeoAI is well-positioned to ensure the successful development, launch, and deployment of the satellite, meeting the highest national standards for quality, reliability, and performance. Separately, Uzma said GeoAI had entered into a memorandum of understanding with Infrasel Sdn Bhd for potential collaboration in slope monitoring and infrastructure risk management in Selangor using satellite-based geospatial technologies. Infrasel is a subsidiary of the Government of Selangor, being wholly owned by Kumpulan Semesta Sdn. Bhd. and is primarily engaged in the business of road and infrastructure maintenance and construction, among other things.
India.com
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
2 hour 10 minutes thriller film will leave your mind blown away, climax will bring chills down your spine, is trending on number 1 on OTT, movie is…, lead actor is…
Every time a crime thriller is released on OTT, fans have high hopes. Movies which fall under this category often entertain audiences to their core. However, only those films which have a solid script and an ensemble star cast can become a hit. Today, we will tell you about a thriller film which will leave you stunned. The movie is about diplomatic relations between India and another country and how a girl gets trapped in a foreign country where she fears for her life. This crime thriller will bring chills down your spine, and you will not be able to understand what will happen next in the film. With that, this film is currently trending at number 1 on OTT giant Netflix. If you are wondering which movie we are talking about, then let us tell you it is John Abraham's recent release The Diplomat. Released on March 14, 2025, and directed by Shivam Nair, the movie featured John Abraham and Sadia Khateeb in lead roles. Apart from these two, actors such as Kumud Mishra, Jagjit Sandhu, and Sharib Hashmi were seen in important roles. John reprises the role of Deputy High Commissioner JP Singh, who helps to rescue a girl named Uzma Ahmed stuck in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in Pakistan. The movie shows how Uzma was trapped by a Pakistani boy named Tahir (played by Jagjit Sandhu) and was taken to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Following Uzma's arrival in Pakistan, her nightmares come true. The man she fell in love with turns out to be a monster and beats her daily. Uzma's situation becomes grim, but she doesn't lose hope. The movie also shows how India's then Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj and Deputy High Commissioner JP Singh try hard to bring back Uzma to her homeland, but the journey isn't that easy. What happens next will leave your jaw dropped. Will Uzma return to India, or will she have to live her entire life in Pakistan? This will only be revealed when you watch the film. The Diplomat has got a rating of 7.1 on IMDb and is currently trending at number 1 on Netflix.
